This year, the opposing team's starting SGs have totaled 11.7 shot attempts per game (10th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Lakers, designating this as a tough matchup.The Suns have been the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists).The Lakers have allowed the most offensive boards per game (12.4) in the league to opposing squads over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists).The matchup against the Lakers may be a tough one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposition's starting SGs have attempted a mere 1.7 free throws per game over the last 10 games (11th-least in the NBA).
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